Sign



J. C. BELL.

SIGN.

APPLICATION FILED 050 3. I921.

Patented Sept. 19, 1922,

Patented l9, 1922i.

JOHN' C. BELL, 0F TQGCOA, GEORGIA.

SIGN.

Application filed December Toccoa in the county of Stephens and State of Georgia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Signs, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain'improve ments in signs and has relation more particularly to a device of this general character of an aerostatic type, and it is an object of the invention to provide a novel and improved device of this general character which may beemployed to advantage for the purpose of advertising or which may be employed with equal facility as a toy or device for the amusement of children.

Another object of the invention-is to pro.- vide a novel and improved device of this general character constructed and operating in a manner which will attract the at tention of passersby and generally resulting in the public reading the inscriptions carried by the device. 7

An additional object of the invention is to provide a device ofrthis general character embodying a main frame or body provided at its opposite end portions with wind wheels and supported at its central vportion for swinging movement, together with a vane or supplemental body extending outwardly from the central portion of the first named body and in substantially perpendicular relation thereto, said vane or supplemental body operating to maintain the main frame or body in proper position to assure the rotation of the wheels.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a novel and improved device of this general character wherein the main frame is provided with humorous figures each preferably in simulation of a person and having articulated leg members oper atively connected with a wind wheel in a manner whereby the rotation of a wind wheel creates the impression that the same is being rotated by the figure.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts ,of my improved sign whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise liar] 3,1921. Serial no. 519,762.

more convenient and advantageousfor use,

as will be hereinafter more fully set forth;

uThe novel features, of my invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed; In order that my invention may be the better understood, 1 will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a view in-elevation'illustrating a sign constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention;

I I Figure 2 is-ay view in top plan of thestructure as herein disclosed; and

F gure 3 181a, fragmentary view illustrating in side elevation thevane as herein embodied As disclosed in the accompanying draw-' ings, P denotes a vertically disposed post or I other support provided at its upper extremity with an upstanding rod 1 which providesv a vertically disposed shaft supporting the main frame or body F for rotary movement in substantially a horizontal plane.

The frame F inside elevation is of a con figuration suggestive of anautomobile body 3. 'The members 2 are connected atdesired 8 0 and includes "the upper parallel side meinpoints therealong by the cross" membersizth which endportion of the vane is loosely en- .gaged, as at 8, with the rod 1 whereby the frame or body F is supported for requisite swinging or turning movement in substantially a horizontal direction.

The vane 7 in side elevation is 111 simulation of aeroplane and the side faces thereof are adapted to have applied tliereto,advertisements or other reading or fanciful matter as may be preferred.

Supported by the opposite end portions of the lower members 3 are the shafts 9 provided at their opposite end portions with the cranks 10. Engaged with each of the cranks 10 is-an articulated member 11 in simulation of the leg of a person and which is also associated with a Figure 12 supported while the extremities of the members 2 and by the adjacent end portion of the frame or body F and extending upwardly therefrom. Fixed to the shaft 9 and extending between the lower member 3 is a Wind wheel 14:.

As the wheel lat is caused to rotate under the influence of the wind, the resultant movements of the articulated member 11 will be in simulation of the wheel 1& being operated by the Figure 12 and as it is preferred that said Figure 12 be of a humorous or comical character, the device will attract the attention of the passersby so that the advertising matter or the like carried by the vane 7 will be brought to'the attention of the public.

The Figures 12 are provided with forwardly directed arms 15 engaged with the elements 16, said elements being in imitation of the steering mechanism of an automobile or the like. g

The central portions of the lower members 3 are strengthened or reinforcedby, the cross braces 17 in order to assure a more rigid structure of the frame or body F.

The vane 7 is preferably provided at a desired point thereon with an upstanding part 18 in simulation of the head of a person to create the impression of a pilot seated within the fuselage of an aeroplane.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that sign constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it will also be obvious that my il1V6ntion is susceptible of some change and mod ification Without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting ,sve

myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

1 claim:

1. A device oi the character described comprising a main frame including upper parallel members and lower parallel members, substantially lJ-shaped brace members securing the central portion of said upper and lower members, a vane having one end portion extending between and secured to the upper and lower members, said vane being substantially at right angles to the main frame and having flat side faces, the connection between the ane and upper and lower members being between the brace members; means 'asi'aciated with the end portion of the vane secured to the frame for supporting the frame for turi' g movement, and cross braces connecting the central portions of the lower members.

2.. A device of the class described comprising frame including upper parallel members and lower parallel members, means for supporting the frame for swing ing movement around a substantially vertically disposed axis, wind wheels positioned between and rotatably supported by the opposite end portions of the lower parallel me abers, and articulated members supported by the opposite end portions of the upper parallel members, each of said articulated members being operatively connected with a wind wheel whereby said articulated member moves upon rotation of the wind wheel. I i

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflii:

my signature.

JOHN C. BELL; 

